RJ504 - Greenman Pewter Earrings. Greenman Pewter Earrings on Surgical Steal Wires. These are very handsome Celtic Greenman disc earrings hand cast in solid, lead free, jeweler's pewter. The ear wires are French and made of surgical steel. These earrings are very comfortable and do not pull on your ears. The Greenman is one of our most powerful designs. A Green Man is a sculpture, drawing, or other representation of a face surrounded by or made from leaves. Branches or vines may sprout from the nose, mouth, nostrils or other parts of the face and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit. Commonly used as a decorative architectural ornament, Green Men are frequently found on carvings in churches and other buildings (both secular and ecclesiastical). "The Green Man" is also a popular name for British public houses and various interpretations of the name appear on inn signs, which sometimes show a full figure rather than just the head. Primarily it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or "renaissance," representing the cycle of growth each spring. These are a perfect gift for someone who loves nature and medieval Celtic artwork or designs! The design is the creation of the artist, Beth Maxwell Boyle. These little earrings have an amazing level of detail. This series also have a lovely Targe Kilt Pin and necklace in the same design. This would make an ideal gift or piper's trophy. Please see our other listings for more Scottish and Celtic pewter.